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Food Safety Report: Flash Taco/underdog, 1570-1/2 N Damen Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.
1 year ago •source chicago.gov • business
1570 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States
Report date: Jul 12, 20242. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no verifiable city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure verifiable city of chicago certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hot water. Water reaches a maximum temperature of 81 f before going back to 75 f. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink has a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 7 pounds of tomatoes, 7 pounds of shredded cheese, and 5 pounds of sausage( $65). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed walk-in cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 46 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an inadequate ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged priority violation 7-38-005
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed more than 20 small flies throughout the facility, including the kitchen, dish, and storage area. Observed 1 live roach in the food prep area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed soil buildup on fans in the walk-in cooler near the prep area. Instructed manager to clean fans.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed several ceiling tiles missing throughout the facility, including in the basement dish area and the upstairs prep area. Instructed manager to replace all missing ceiling tiles.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy clutter throughout facility. Several unused equipment and items are placed around facility. Instructed manager to discarded any unused items and equipment to avoid pest harborage.
Source: chicago.gov
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